5 best markets to shop in Jaipur

                                         

The weather is just fine for a quick getaway to Jaipur. With the winter retreating and the temperatures remaining pleasant, fort-hopping won't be a bad idea at all. And after you are done visiting the City Palace, Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort and other heritage sites, there's something else that you should also explore in the Pink City.

Retail therapy! Right from fabric to ready-made Indian clothes, from gemstones to handmade footwear, Jaipur is a shopaholic's paradise.

The idea of shopping in Jaipur is enough to trigger imaginations of colourful hand-crafted textiles. Well, Kishanpole Bazaar is the place to hit for textiles. In addition, this market is also famous for beautiful wooden handicrafts that are made and sold by the skilled artists of the locality. You can easily take back these finely-crafted wooden carvings and sculptures as souvenirs for your near and dear ones.

This market offers one of the best street shopping experiences in Jaipur. It is that one place where you will find everything Jaipuri. Right from the famous quilts to the textiles to juttis, you will be able to fill your shopping bags with every authentic Rajasthani item that you covet. And the best part about this place is the reasonable pricing. If you can bargain, you can snag some really great deals.

After you are done with clothing, footwear and souvenirs, head to the famous Johari Bazaar to see the widest collection of jewellery that Jaipur is famous for. With shops lined up on both sides of the road, you will be amazed to see the kind of variety that's being sold--silver, gold, diamonds and many precious gems, all set in beautiful designs. But, what really attracts people to this place is the variety in silver ornaments. When you are in Johari Bazaar, don't forget to pay a visit to the famous Gopalji ka Rasta, a narrow lane known for wholesale and export shops dealing in precious and semi-precious stones.

If you are looking to buy authentic tie and dye fabrics with rich embroidery symbolic of the region, then this is the place to go to. The Tripolia Bazaar is also known for shops that sell beautiful carpets, colourful textiles, brass ware and other traditional Rajasthani items. Also, don't miss the wide variety of bangles sold in this market.